The keyboard has a Fn key which is a special key and is located in the lower left corner. The Fn key allows the user to instantly activate the following operational features by pressing the Fn key and a designated function key:

Standby/Suspend/Hibernation

Switching between Display device

Multimedia

Fingerprint reader is integrated into the palm rest of the ThinkPad notebook computer to prevent unauthorized access to your notebook and data

Spill-resistant

ThinkLight keyboard light to illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions

Memory

PC3-8500 Non-Parity (NP) Double Data Rate Three (DDR3) Technology

Two SO-DIMM Slots

The use of 1067 MHz SO DIMM memory is recommended for this system.

1 GB, 2GB, or 4GB memory

Supports up to 8GB maximum memory

2GB, 4GB Intel Turbo Memory (selected models)Note: Only 64-bit operating systems support more than 3GB of system memory (RAM).

Mouse

All systems come with the UltraNav dual-pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and customized touch pad for the ultimate in pointing flexibility is a part of the keyboard. The TrackPoint features Press-to-Select, Internet scroll, and magnifying glass for accurate and convenient control.

The battery pack is an internal power source to the computer when the AC adapter is not available. The battery pack is rechargeable and is charged using the AC adapter with the system.

You can determine how much battery power remains by using the Fuel-Gauge ThinkPad utility program. This displays the percent charge remaining, whether one or two batteries are in the system.

A 6- or 9-cell Li-Ion battery pack is shipped with the system.

Supports optional Slice battery as second battery at bottom.

Battery life:

6-cell: up to 5 hours

9-cell: up to 8.3 hours

9-cell plus Slice battery: up to 16.6 hours

Notes:

Battery life (and recharge times) will vary based on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, power management, battery conditioning and other customer preferences.

Security

System

Power-on password

Hard disk password

Supervisor password

Security keyhole

Security chip

Fingerprint reader on selected models, offers users a convenient solution, authenticate at system startup and log on to Windows with a swipe of your finger.

Password

A Power-on password (POP) protects the system from unauthorized use. If a POP is set, the password prompt appears:

Each time the system is turned on

When the system is returned to normal operation from suspend mode

A Supervisor Password provides a higher level of security than the POP. The Supervisor Password protects the system functions from being used by unauthorized users,and protects the hardware configuration from unauthorized modification. The Supervisor Password prompt appears:

When the BIOS setup screen is accessed.

A Hard Drive Password (HDP) protects hard drive data from unauthorized users. Once HDP is set, data on the hard drive cannot be accessed without the correct HDP. Because the HDP is stored in the hard drive, the data remains protected even if the hard drive is removed to another system. The HDP password prompt appears:

Each time the system is turned on.

Software

Operating system

Windows XP Professional (32-bit)

Windows Vista Business (32-bit)

Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit)

Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)

Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)

Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

Notes:

Previous versions of these operating systems are not supported.

Operating systems other than those preinstalled on the systems may not provide full-feature functionality

Storage

Optical drive

Ultrabay enhanced DVD/CD-RW combo drive

Floppy drive

Only available using USB, UltraBay Slim Media, or Docking solution

Hard drive features

250GB, 5400 rpm, MicroSATA Generation 2 interface

250GB, 7200 rpm, MicroSATA Generation 2 interface

320GB, 5400 rpm, MicroSATA Generation 2 interface

320GB, 7200 rpm, MicroSATA Generation 2 interface

500GB, 7200 rpm, MicroSATA Generation 2 interface

Supports one additional hard drive which can be used concurrently to offer expanded storage in the Ultrabay Slim Media Bay.

Although you can upgrade the hard drive, it is not designed to be removed and reinserted on a regular basis. Repeated and frequent removal, for purposes other than to upgrade for greater capacity, can cause damage to the system. The Ultrabay Slim hard drive adapter is designed to provide this flexibility with a second hard drive in the Ultrabay Slim.